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Precision Production at Clark College
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Clark College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clark College sits in Vancouver, WA.
Online & Distance Learning at Clark College
Many students take online classes at Clark College. Among 7,463 students, 3,267 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,305 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Clark College
Use these rankings to compare Clark College’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 87 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #374 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Clark College
Those who finish Clark College’s Precision Production program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,206 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $38,580 |
| 4 years | $52,350 |
| 5 years | $49,937 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from Clark College take home a median $52,350, compared with $39,691 for all Clark College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Clark College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $69,095 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $67,669 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $67,252 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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